Two Years Running: Somoloco Earns Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award Again

For the second consecutive year, Somoloco ranks among the top 10% of experiences worldwide — recognition that comes straight from guest reviews.

New York, NY — June 16, 2026 — Somoloco, the salsa and bachata dance immersion company based in Medellín, Colombia, has been named a winner in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2026. This marks the second consecutive year Somoloco has earned the distinction, which places it among the top 10% of listings worldwide on Tripadvisor.

The Travelers’ Choice award is based on the quality and quantity of authentic, first-hand traveler reviews submitted on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period. Because the recognition comes directly from guests rather than judges or editors, it stands as a trusted signal of travelers’ real experiences.

Somoloco won the same award in 2025, its first year of eligibility. Repeating in 2026 reflects a consistent pattern of guest satisfaction across two full years of immersions.

“Winning this once felt incredible. Winning it twice tells us it wasn’t a fluke,” said David Schafran, Founder of Somoloco. “This award comes straight from the people who showed up — nervous, open, ready to try something new — and walked away feeling more alive. That’s the whole point. Our teachers in Medellín bring that magic every single day. Two years running, our guests took the time to say it mattered. We don’t take that lightly.”

About Somoloco

Somoloco runs salsa and bachata dance immersions in Medellín, Colombia, with seasonal programs in Barcelona, Spain, and a new Cali, Colombia expansion underway. Founded in 2018, the company designs week-long, structured immersions that combine private coaching, stylish accommodation in the city’s most vibrant district, and nightly social outings with a hand-picked crew of local dancers.

Somoloco isn’t a dance school, and it isn’t a retreat. It’s built for people who’ve spent years thinking “one day I’ll learn to dance” — and are finally ready to feel at home in their own body, on a real dance floor, in a culture that isn’t their own. The structure exists for one reason: to help people feel alive, connected, and free.

Since 2018, Somoloco has welcomed more than 2,000 guests from over 30 countries and maintains a 4.9 out of 5 average rating. A significant share of every tuition dollar stays with Colombian instructors, musicians, and local businesses.

Learn more and read guest reviews here: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g297478-d27498998-Reviews-Somoloco-Medellin_Antioquia_Department.html

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About the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards

Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards recognize businesses that earn consistently strong traveler reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings worldwide. As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor helps millions of travelers each month decide where to stay, what to do, and where to eat, drawing on more than 1 billion reviews and contributions.